AAE Seismic Hydrophones: Single & Multi-Channel Streamers

Precision Acoustic Receivers for High-Resolution Seismic Imaging

Product Overview 

Applied Acoustic Engineering (AAE) manufactures a specialized range of streamer hydrophones designed to act as the "ears" for sub-bottom profiling systems. These streamers receive the acoustic energy reflected from seafloor layers—generated by a Boomer or Sparker—and convert it into high-fidelity electrical signals for a data acquisition system.

Available in various configurations, from single-element units for shallow-water "pinger" work to multi-element arrays for deep-penetration UHR (Ultra-High Resolution) surveys, AAE hydrophones are known for their rugged polyurethane tubing, silicon oil filling for neutral buoyancy, and integrated low-noise pre-amplifiers.

Key Product Configurations

AAE offers two primary frequency classes to match the sound source being used:

1. Medium Frequency (MF) Streamers: Optimized for Boomer and High-Frequency Sparker surveys. These arrays focus on high vertical resolution in the upper sediment layers.
2. Low Frequency (LF) Streamers: Designed for Deep-Penetration Sparker work (like the Delta Sparker). These use acceleration-cancelling elements to maintain a high signal-to-noise ratio at lower frequencies.